Systems Reliability Engineer

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The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. As part of your induction you will receive all the training and support needed, and be provided with the required equipment.

As our Systems Reliability Engineer you will play a strategic role in shaping asset reliability and performance across the EA’s Yorkshire and North East Operational Areas. You will embed best‑in‑class reliability engineering practices, streamline asset management processes, and lead system‑wide improvements aligned with the EA 2030 Strategy. You will report to the MEICA Team Leader, act as the technical lead on MEICA systems activity, liaise with Business Partners, and participate in the incident response roster.

• Embed reliability engineering practices and drive asset reliability initiatives.
• Streamline asset management processes to improve performance and cost efficiency.
• Support and lead on technical system support for MEICA systems.
• Collaborate with Business Partners and MEICA engineers to integrate asset management and reliability initiatives.
• Respond to incidents as part of the MEICA incident response roster.
• Maintain MEICA assets to meet statutory, safety and performance standards.

• Engineering degree (preferred: MEICA).
• Proven experience in asset management and reliability engineering within a complex operational environment.
• Strong finance and budget management capabilities.
• Programme and maintenance management experience.
• Technical leadership and effective planning skills.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with MEICA engineers.
• Familiarity with modern reliability and technological innovations.
• Excellent IT skills, data interpretation for engineering decisions.
• Knowledge of maintaining mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Hybrid working: flexible but requires approximately two days travel to sites and area offices.
• Annual pay:
  Market Forces Factor of £4,750 for Incorporated Engineers and £9,750 for Chartered Engineers (Member of Imech
  
  E/IET).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Contact Anthony.
  
  Brist for further information.

To assess competency you will be asked to answer questions in the following areas (details provided in the candidate pack):

• Assets Management – describe use of an Engineering Management System for funding and work allocation.
• Builds and Sustains Relationships – describe collaboration with non‑technical teams.
• Influences and Persuades Others – describe influencing a non‑technical audience to adopt an engineering plan.
• Data and Information Management – describe using engineering data to influence a key decision.

We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns. Applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria will receive a guaranteed interview.

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